Supreme Court Dismisses RIICO SLP, Condones Delay

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 01-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Managing Director RIICO Limited, Udyog Bhawan (represented by Mr. Shiv Mangal Sharma, A.A.G.; Mr. Saurabh Rajpal, Adv.; Ms. Arushi Rathore, Adv.; Aura & Co.)
• Respondents: Bhagirath & Ors.
• Origin: The petition arises from an impugned interim order dated 02-04-2026 in SBCMA No. 3816/2025 issued by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur.
• Applications before the Supreme Court: IA No. 284002/2026 (condonation of 112‑day delay in refiling/curing defects) and IA No. 289962/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.).
• Counsel for the petitioner included the Additional Advocate General (AAG) who highlighted errors in the impugned order and suggested liberty for a review remedy.

Final Outcome

1. The Court condoned a delay of 112 days in refiling the petition.

2. No reason or ground was found to interfere with the impugned interim order.

3. The Special Leave Petition stands dismissed.

4. The AAG noted errors in the impugned order and indicated that the petitioner may seek a review on available grounds.

5. The dismissal does not preclude the petitioner from availing the remedy of review.

6. Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Special Leave Petition